"Woe to the rebellious children," declares the Lord, "Who execute a plan, but not Mine, and make an alliance, but not of My Spirit, in order to add sin to sin;" Isaiah 30:1 I'm a natural planner. I believe …
4 Steps to Prep for 2017!
"Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do, forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize the upward …
Be Courageous this Christmas!
"The angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary; for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name Him Jesus." Luke 1:30-31 I wonder what …
Worship the King!
Worship the King! “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we saw his star in the east and have come to worship Him.” Matthew 1:2 Don’t you find it interesting that the King of the …
The Difference between Faith and Risk
Faith and Risk Before I share the differences between faith and risk, let me share what they have in common. Faith and risk are both scary. Have you ever done something risky? I’m not talking about drinking milk that expired yesterday. …
It’s a Done Deal!
“But He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; The chastening for our well-being fell upon Him, And by His scourging we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5 Have you ever read a familiar passage of Scripture and all of a …
Watching the Wind
“He who watches the wind will not sow and he who looks at the clouds will not reap.” Ecclesiastes 11:4 I actually enjoy watching the wind. Ok, so I guess we can’t really watch the wind, but we can most certainly …
Blessed Beyond Measure!
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ…” Ephesians 1:3 Warren Wiersbe tells the story of William Randolph Hearsts, an avid art collector. …
The One Question I Hope My Daughters NEVER Ask
Dad Life I’m a dad of three girls. I don’t claim the “World’s Greatest Dad” title, although a coffee mug in my cabinet would beg to differ. I make plenty of mistakes, and I’ve more than likely broken all of the …
Beef Up your Prayers
When you read about prayer in the Bible, it’s never described as something wimpy or fragile. It’s always described as a strong, powerful practice. For example: “the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” – James 5:16 “I …